Archive · 14 Aug 2025
DGCA Warns Air India CEO Over Crew Duty Time Violations
Imagine rules about how long pilots can fly.
The aviation watchdogs, called DGCA, found Air India didn't follow these rules on flights from Bangalore to London.
Pilots worked longer than they should have.
The DGCA warned the CEO of Air India.
Air India said it was because they had a special permission, which they understood differently.
They corrected it as soon as the regulator clarified.
The DGCA has been watching Indian airlines closely.
DGCA warned Air India CEO for crew duty time breaches.
Violations occurred on Bengaluru-London flights (AI133) on May 16 and 17, 2025.
The flights exceeded the 10-hour flight duty limit.
DGCA cited Air India's unsatisfactory response to a show-cause notice.
Air India attributed the issue to a different interpretation of a permission.
- Who
- DGCA and Air India
- What
- DGCA warned Air India CEO for crew duty time violations.
- When
- May 16 and 17, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru-London flights (AI133)
- Why
- Due to exceeding pilot flight time limits
DGCA
Air India
Violation Reason
DGCA
Air India violated crew duty time limits.
Air India
Air India had a different interpretation of permission.
- Airline
- Air India
- Regulator
- DGCA
- Violation
- Crew duty time limits
- Flights Involved
- Bengaluru-London (AI133)
- Date of Infraction
- May 16 and 17, 2025
- CEO Warned
- Campbell Wilson
- Duty Time Limit (CAR)
- 10 hours
Sources
DGCA issues warning to Air India over unregulated flight timings
DGCA finds Air India response on crew duty time violations unsatisfactory; warns to ensure compliance
Air India flouting safety norms? DGCA slams airline for extending flight duty timings of pilots
